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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1968

Page

6

Eagles Face Edward Little In Key Local Tilt At Steve White Gym

St Louis High School hosts Edward Little High School of Auburn in a pivotal Maine basketball matchup at the Steve White Gym. Biddeford eyes another win while Dover prepares for a Saturday clash. Edward Little struggles lately but is expected to test St Louis in a high stakes game.

St. Louis High School Biddeford Eagles Edward Little New Hampshire Blue and Gold St. Louis Red Eddies Lewiston Brunswick Thornton Maroon and Gold South Portland Saco South Rams Fryeburg Old Orchard Beach Wells Warriors York St. Anthony’s

Hockey Results From Associated Press Tonight

Montreal beat Boston 2 0 while St Louis tied Detroit 4 4 and the Minnesota 3 Philadelphia. Today’s games Boston at Montreal Chicago at Toronto New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Oakland at Minnesota Sundays Toronto at Chicago Oakland at New York Pittsburgh at Boston Detroit at Minnesota Los Angeles at Philadelphia

Associated Press Montreal Boston St. Louis Detroit Minnesota Philadelphia Chicago Toronto New York Boon Los Angeles Pittsburgh Oakland

TA Sextette Defeats Cape Elizabeth In Girls Tilt

Thornton Academy girls beat Cape Elizabeth 45 to 22 led by M. Cote with 21 points and N Bouffard with 12. TA JV also won 24 to 16. Game details list scorers for both teams and officials Hodgden and Jordan.

Thornton Academy Cape Elizabeth M. Cote Maroon N. Bouffard Jayvees TA Lassies N. Boufard D. Bergeron L. Rummery L. Mondor K. Grondin F. R. McDonald D. ~Pel G. Ramsdell P. Hodgeton Gillispee L. Mel Thornton Academy J.V F. J. Crosby N. Murphy J. Rumery J. Hardy C. Precourt G. L. Angis L. Cole C. Cushman S. Cote L. Bowain S. Vogler P Dee M. Barney D. Appleton N. Flaherty G B. White D. Featureau

Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule Snapshot

NBA results show Los Angeles 118 Cincinnati 116 New York 126 Chicago 118 St. Louis 105 Boston 93 Philadelphia 123 Detroit 108 Baltimore 127 San Diego 113 Today’s games feature Los Angeles at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Baltimore at San Francisco Saturday’s matchups include St. Louis at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Detroit Baltimore at San Diego Philadelphia at Boston San Francisco at New York Los Angeles versus St. Louis at Miami ABA Dallas 102 New Orleans 101 Minnesota 137 New Jersey 105 Anaheim 124 Oakland 115 Kentucky at Anaheim Houston at Dallas Denver at New Orleans Minnesota at Pittsburgh Kentucky versus Oakland at Fresno Denver at Dallas Minnesota at Indiana today’s games Dallas at Anaheim New Jersey at Pittsburgh

Los Ang Cincinnati New York Chicago St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Dreroit Miami Seattle Tacoma Aba Dallas New Orleans Minnesota New Jers Anaheim Oakland Kentucky Houston Denver Pittsburgh Fresno Indiana

Fights Last Night Across Cities and Countries

Boxers Billy McClusky from Boston knocked out Jean Leroux in Portland Maine. Sho Seijyo of Japan stopped Tony aircracts in Pasadena California. Hubert Kang of South Korea defeated Kenshichiro Date in Sendai Japan.

Associated Press Portland Maine Billy McClusky Boston Jean Leroux Quebec Los Angeles Sho Seijyo Japan Tony Aircracts Pasadena Calif Sendai Hubert Kang South Korea Kenshichiro Date

Curacao Proximity to Venezuela Noted in Caribbean Sea

The article mentions Curacao lies under 50 miles from Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea. It also describes Hawaiian police carrying surfboards in patrol cars for emergency surf rescue calls.

Curacao Venezuela Caribbean Sea

College Scores Stream From East to West

East region results show Boston College 90 over St Francis 74 and Le Moyne 61 over Army 75. Iowa State 80 beat Oklahoma 70 in the Midwest, with Kent State 93 over Tulane 73. Seattle U 92 topped Montana St 82 in the Far West.

St. Francis Boston LeMoyne N.Y Jacksonville the Citadel Midwest Iowa State Oklahoma Kent State Tulane Toledo St. Jos. Ind Okla. City Ark Southwest Baylor

Jesuit Advises Less Emphasis On Holy Cross Sports

Worcester AP report notes Holy Cross College should reduce focus on football and basketball to rise among top undergraduate schools. Dr. Vincent O McBrien, mathematics department chair, told the Crusader the school must change its public athletic image. a faculty committee is studying this but has not reported.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross College Vincent O. McBrien the Crusader McBrien Holy Cross San Said

New England Ski Areas Report Powder Snow and Conditions

Snow depth and surface type reported for Maine to Connecticut including Sugarloaf Cannon Mt Loon Mt Ur. Mt Sunapee Waterville Mt Stowe Stratton and more. Conditions range from powder Pdr to packed powder Pkd with depths up to 65B and ceilings of E to G. Weather outlook forecasts fair to partly cloudy skies and continued cold with warming Saturday in northern regions.

Associated Press New England New Hampshire Cannon Loon Mt Rugged Sunapee Waterville Vaner Mt Tecumseh Whittier Wildcat Vermont Anewiney I. Man Lower Boltonsley Par Hill Glen Ellen Eerence Gton Serene Mt Mad River Cname Massachusetts Butternut Basin Jiminy Peak Mt. Tom Connecticut Mohawk Mt Powder Hill Weather Bureau

Fatal Fly Threatens Humans and Horses in Africa

The bloodsucking tsetse fly spreads sleeping sickness, a disease that can be fatal to humans and horses. The parasite’s bite transmits severe illness, posing a significant threat to communities and livestock across affected regions.

Pro Skiing May Enlarge Olympic Roster

Austria skiing star Anders Molterer says professional racing will boost US skiing by expanding participation and offering financial rewards. The 33-year-old, training near Mt Sunapee NH and based in Aspen, notes the pro tour could attract more youngsters and build audience support for the circuit. He placed second for $730 at Waterville Valley NH this season.

Newbury N.h.ap Austria Anders Molterer America Ared Kitz Europe Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Jim Lonborg Billie Kidd Jim Huega Molterer

Canadiens Blank Bruins as Vachon Stymies Boston

Rogatien Vachon turned back 31 shots in a 2-0 Canadiens win over Boston at Boston Garden snapping a 68 game stretch without a shutout. Ralph Backstrom and Jacques Lemaire scored for Montreal as Toe Blake praised Vachon’s performance and noted teams remain in playoff mix amid injuries.

Boston Montreal Canadiens Rogatien Vachon Toe Blake Wellers Lacey Wooden Houston Montreal Bruins Blake Vachon Boston Garden Ralph Backstrom Jacques Lemaire Canadiens

Notre Dame Quintet Defeats Denis Hall 36 14

Notre Dame five defeats Denis Hall 36 14 in a basketball tilt at Alfred. Dave Casavant leads with 14 points, Maurice Cloutier adds 11 and 19 rebounds as Notre Dame dominates from start to finish. Denis Hall never challenges, final score 36 to 14.

Notre Dame Denis Hall Alfred Dave Casavant Saco Maurice Cloutier Mile Ilie Laa Casavant Cloutier Danis Doyon Dupont Fennell G Leblanc Perrin Poisson Bechard Mike Beaulieu Binette Asslivm Cyrg Montgomery Ouellette i

Palmer Sees Gallery Traffic Challenge In LA Open

In Pasadena Arnold Palmer warned gallery crowding on the Park course may spike difficulty in the Los Angeles Open second round. Thirty players topped par with 28 pros under par and 11 tied at 71 after a hectic first round. Palmer, amid several 67s, noted greens were uneven and crowding could worsen on the weekend. Other notables included Casper 70 and 68s by Sanders Archer Marr Floyd Knudson and Bies.

Pasadena Calif Arnold Palmer Side Park Gene Littler al Geiberger Jimmy Clark Dave Eichelberger Palmer Arnie Billy Casper Doug Sanders George Archer Dave Marr Ray Floyd George Knudson Don Bies Seattle

Celtics Trail Philadelphia By Two Games

The Boston Celtics trailing the Philadelphia 76ers by two games in the Eastern Division prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston lost 105-93 to St Louis as Zelmo Beaty poured in a season high 42, while Philadelphia overwhelmed Detroit 123-108. </s>

Boston Boston Celtics Philadelphia National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Celtics 76Ers St. Louis Detroit Zelmo Beaty Miami Beach Fla Hawks Bill Russell Florida Los Angeles Lakers Fred Crawford New York Erwin Mueller Chicago Mal Graham Larry Siegfried Siegfried

Lacey Jumps UCLA Squad in Wake of Controversy

UCLA drops from No.1 after upset by Houston ends 47 game win streak. Center Lew Alcindor returns home for Madison Square Garden games against Holy Cross and Boston College. he is not fully recovered from an eye injury and weighs stance on a Negro boycott led by Dr. Irv Edwards. Lacey stays behind after not traveling with the team.

NEW York UCLA Edgar Lacey Lew Alcindor Holy Cross Alcindor Jack Donahue Madison Square Garden Boston College Donahue Power Memorial Manhattan the Garden John Wooden Houston Bruins Astrodome Irv Edwards San Jose State Dr. Edwards Lacey

Mystery Boston College Victory Over Le Moyne Upsets Schedules

Boston College defeated Le Moyne 90-61 in a mystery game played in Syracuse after schedules were published. Eagles, coached by Cousy, warmed up for UCLA as Steve Adelman scored 18 and Terry Driscoll 17 for 35 total. Other top teams won while idle due to midterm break.

Boston College LeMoyne N.Y Syracuse UCLA New York Ol Cousy Eagles Lew Alcindor LeMoyne Athletic Center Steve Adelman Terry Driscoll Brown Indians St. Bonaventure Associated Press St. Francis Pennsylvania Olean Bob Lanier Bonnies Bill Schutsky Army Manhattan West Points Cadets Rich Travis Oklahoma City Arkansas Iowa State Oklahoma Jacksonville Citadel Bradley Memphis State Fordham Rutgers Kent State Tulane Seattle Montana State Providence Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont

Four coaches tabbed for Hall of Fame honors

Springfield AP reports four basketball pioneers Clair Bee Howard Cann Amory Slats Gill and Alvin Doggie Julian named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bee coached at LIU Cann at NYU Gill 36 years OSU Julian 41 years Holy Cross Dartmouth Celtics. Gill died 1966 Julian died last July. Wichita State coach Shoemake resigns in shake up with athletic director Boyd Converse leaving after 31 years.

Springfield Mass Clair Bee Howard Cann Amory “Slats Gill Alvin Doggie Julian Naismith Memorial Bee Long Island University Cann New York University Oregon State Holy Cross Dartmouth Boston Celtics Wichita, Kan Don Shoemake Wichita State Boyd Converse Boyd Shoemake Kirksville State

Emmericah Dan zer World Champion Leads VAESTERAAS Medley

In Vaesteraas Sweden AP reports Austria's Emmericah Dan zer, the world champion, leading a performance that highlights the field in a key event. Officials note steady times and strong finishes from rivals as the competition unfolds.

Cepeda Signs for 90000 With Cardinals in St Louis

Orlando Cepeda told reporters it took ten minutes to seal his deal as he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for an estimated 90000 after meeting at a baseball writers dinner. Bob Gibson denied any discussion of a 100000 salary and said he had not yet begun talks with the club.

ST. Louis Orlando Cepeda Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Writers Cepeda Cardinals Gibson

Title winner repeats European men's crown for fourth year

Danzer captured the men's European Figure Skating title for the fourth consecutive year, outpointing fellow German Waldgang Schwar for the championship on Thursday. Ondrej Nedela of Czechoslovakia finished third in the event.

Danzer Waldgang Schwar Ondrej Nedela Czechoslovakia

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